Accountant | Village of Morton Grove

ACCOUNTANT - FINANCE DEPARTMENT

The Village of Morton Grove is seeking a qualified and motivated individual to join our Finance Department as a full-time Accountant. This position performs professional-level accounting duties, supports the maintenance and reporting of financial transactions, and assists with monthly closings, annual audits, financial reconciliations, and other duties as assigned.

The Accountant will, under the direction of the Finance Director:

• Assist utility billing, accounts payable and receivable with questions, and inquiries, responding to resolve complaints, reviewing work performed and preparing reports and documents.
• Assist with the preparation of audit work papers for the annual audit by reviewing information, researching files and providing reports and miscellaneous information.
• Assist with month and year end procedures by analyzing information, creating reports and monitoring and reviewing journal entries.
• Reconciles general ledgers and bank statements by ensuring all debits and credits are correct and posted.
• Able to analyze general ledger for outstanding issues, incorrectness and make appropriate changes under the direction of Finance Director.
• Independently handles a variety of special projects.
• Provide support to cashier, utility billing and accounts payable and receivable.
• Assist the Finance Director with monitoring departmental expenditures, and special projects.
• Review payroll reports for accuracy, verifying pay changes and deductions before sending for processing.
• Other duties as assigned.

View the full Job Description for more information.

Requirements: The successful candidate will have a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting and a minimum of two (2) years of progressive accounting experience. The following knowledge, skills and abilities are required:

• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and financial practices.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel.
• High level of accuracy, attention to detail, and problem-solving ability.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and demonstrate professional integrity.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational and time management abilities.
• Adaptable to changing priorities and capable of managing multiple tasks.
• Collaborative team player with a commitment to high-quality work.

Salary Range: $77,333 to $100,034 DOQ. IMRF pension and excellent benefit package included.